Sri Lanka

Compared with Vietnam, using real observed prices.

Baseline: Vietnam = 1×

Sri Lanka vs

Vietnam

Overall verdict

Sri Lanka is about 1.70× Vietnam.

Average across 3 categories, 4 items with data

The shape of prices (vs Vietnam = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Vietnam. A bar running right means Sri Lanka is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than

Vietnam Vietnam = 1×

Sri Lanka is pricier →

🍔 Food & Dining 1 item

×1.97
⛽ Transport 2 items

×1.70
⚡ Utilities 1 item

×1.46

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

Big Mac 1 burger ×1.97

Sri Lanka ₫139,735 LKR 1,820

Vietnam ₫76,000 VND 76,000

Observed 2024-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
Gasoline 1L 1 L ×1.81

Sri Lanka ₫38,694 USD 1.473

Vietnam ₫21,330 USD 0.812

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Diesel 1L 1 L ×1.59

Sri Lanka ₫37,355 USD 1.422

Vietnam ₫23,511 USD 0.895

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×1.46

Sri Lanka ₫2,995 USD 0.114

Vietnam ₫2,049 USD 0.078

Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com